Football is mourning the death of former Arsenal and Everton striker Kevin Campbell, who died at the age of 54. He had fallen ill a few weeks ago, but his condition immediately worsened even after his immediate hospitalization. His greatest successes were with the Gunners, including two English titles and the Cup Winners’ Cup in 1994.
The former Arsenal centre-forward, Kevin Campbell died on Saturday 15 June, at the age of 54. His death was confirmed by his former Nottingham Forest teammate Mark Crossley: Kevin Campbell he had become seriously ill in the previous months and at the beginning of June he was hospitalized in a more than worrying state of health.
The health conditions of the former English striker were immediately worrying to such an extent that the entire Premier League had experienced the difficult situation of the two-time champion of England who had been rushed to hospital. “We have been informed that our former striker Kevin Campbell is currently very ill,” the Toffees, one of Campbell’s former teams, had communicated. “Not only a great footballer but also an incredible person, Kevin is, and always has been, a fighter and we wish him and his family the best of luck in this difficult time. We send you all our love, Kevin Campbell.”
The death of Kevin Campbell after a serious illness
Unfortunately Kevin Campbell was never able to recover after discovering only a month ago that he was seriously ill. In a few weeks the former English striker got worse and even the immediate hospitalization did not have any desired effect. Thus, the news arrived on Saturday 15 June, which was followed by many messages of condolence. Including that of his close friend from his time at Nottingham Forest, Mark Crossley: “Life is so cruel… He was a gentleman, a great player, someone who smiled in the locker room, a good guy.”
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Who was Campbell, striker of Arsenal champions of England
Kevin Campbell had collected a total of 148 goals in 542 games in his career wearing the shirts of 8 clubs, but linking his image with the Gunners. Raised at Arsenal, after loans to Leyton Orient and Leicester he returned to London where managed to win two Premier titles: the first in 1988-89 and the second in 1990-199, creating a goal duo with Ian Wright still praised by London fans today. Then winning, again with the Gunners’ colours, an FA Cup, a League Cup and a Cup Winners’ Cup. He then moved to Nottingham Forest, then to Trabzonspor and, in 1999, returned to England to Everton where he remained for a total of six seasons before ending his career between West Bromwich and Cardiff.
